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Sweet Tea and Scandal #4
Seductive Secrets
A sympathetic stranger ignites unrelenting suspicion—and desire—in a man desperate to protect his family. From the author of Revenge with Benefits.A mysterious woman he can’t resist.“I intend to get to know the real you.”When one of Charleston’s oldest families is infiltrated by a beautiful stranger, tycoon Paul Watts vows to reveal the truth. But when his grandfather’s health miraculously improves after mistaking Lia Marsh as a long-lost granddaughter, Paul has no choice but to follow along. While he must expose Lia, soon he’s the one with the secret—he desires the woman who could destroy everything he holds dear . . .“From start to finish, I LOVED Seductive Secrets. Cat has done an incredible job of creating a well-rounded, likeable family, with an interesting history. Every single character brought something to the story.” —Read Your Writes Book ReviewsPraise for the novels of Cat Schield“Cat Schield knows how to write a captivating romance . . . a joy to read.” —CataRomance.com“A Cinderella story that will have readers clamoring for more.” —Harlequin Junkie“It’s charming and fluffy and full of tropes that bring comfort and delight!” —Fresh Fiction
- GenresContemporary Romance
198 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2019
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Cat Schield
390 books201 followersCat Schield lives in Minnesota with her daughter, Emily, their Burmese cats and a Doberman puppy. Winner of the Romance Writers of America 2010 Golden Heart® for series contemporary romance, when she’s not writing sexy, romantic stories for Harlequin Desire, she can be found sailing with friends on the St. Croix River or more exotic locales like the Caribbean and Europe. Contact her at www.catschield.net.
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October 15, 2019
Seductive Secrets is the first book I’ve read in Cat Schield's Sweet Tea and Scandal series. I found the story to be a true standalone read. I was drawn to the story because I wanted to understand how Lia Marsh embedded herself into the Watts family and why. Once I picked up the book, I was captivated by the yin and yang between Lia and eldest grandson, Paul. These two are completely opposites. Paul Watts is a former cop turned cybersecurity specialist. He's suspicious and skeptical of people by nature. Lia is kind and open. She is into spiritual healing and seems to think with her heart. She's not used to staying in one place for long, whereas Paul and his family have lived in Charleston for generations.
The patriarch of the Watts family, Grady, isn't doing so well. The family is worried that the 85-year-old doesn't have much time left. It seems Grady has lost his will to fight. Fearing for his grandfather, Ethan, Paul’s younger brother, asks Lia his massage therapist to visit Grady in the hospital. Ethan just never expects Grady to think Lia is his long-lost granddaughter. With each visit Lia makes, Grady's health improves. Ethan comes up with the idea for Lia to pretend to be his Aunt Ava's daughter. Wanting to help out Grady and the family, Lia reluctantly agrees. As a way to make sure everyone believes Lia is Ava’s daughter, Ethan tells them Paul is the one who found Lia. To say Paul is not happy is the understatement of the year. However, he can’t deny Lia’s presence isn’t benefiting his grandfather.
Not trusting Lia, Paul vows to keep an eye on her. To his shock and displeasure, he’s attracted to Lia. He finds himself wanting to spend time with her. “You’re not like anyone I’ve ever known before and frankly, you scare the hell out of me.” Lia is equally attracted to Paul, but knows there can never be anything between them. She knows he doesn’t trust her and she doesn’t plan on staying in Charleston much longer. The universe has a plan for these two, and it doesn’t matter if they agree or not.
From start to finish, I LOVED Seductive Secrets. Cat has done an incredible job of creating a well-rounded, likeable family, with an interesting history. Every single character brought something to the story. Paul and Lia are perfect for each other. I’m in love with Ethan and I desperately want him to have a story. There’s also Paul and Ethan’s cousins, the twins. I would love for them to have their own story as well. This is my second time reading Cat Schield and I’m looking forward to reading more of her books.
~ Favorite Quotes ~
“Sometimes if you open your heart, the answers will shine like the midday sun.”
“There’s no truth I’m afraid to face.”
“I like the way you believe you’ll have a choice.”
“I’m a simple girl with simple needs.”
“You’re not like anyone I’ve ever known before and frankly, you scare the hell out of me.”
“You’ve brought magic into my life.”
“I believe in you.”
“Love requires a leap of faith.”
“You shouldn’t underestimate yourself.”
**Received a copy of the book from the author and voluntarily reviewed. I also personally purchased a paperback copy of the book.**
The patriarch of the Watts family, Grady, isn't doing so well. The family is worried that the 85-year-old doesn't have much time left. It seems Grady has lost his will to fight. Fearing for his grandfather, Ethan, Paul’s younger brother, asks Lia his massage therapist to visit Grady in the hospital. Ethan just never expects Grady to think Lia is his long-lost granddaughter. With each visit Lia makes, Grady's health improves. Ethan comes up with the idea for Lia to pretend to be his Aunt Ava's daughter. Wanting to help out Grady and the family, Lia reluctantly agrees. As a way to make sure everyone believes Lia is Ava’s daughter, Ethan tells them Paul is the one who found Lia. To say Paul is not happy is the understatement of the year. However, he can’t deny Lia’s presence isn’t benefiting his grandfather.
Not trusting Lia, Paul vows to keep an eye on her. To his shock and displeasure, he’s attracted to Lia. He finds himself wanting to spend time with her. “You’re not like anyone I’ve ever known before and frankly, you scare the hell out of me.” Lia is equally attracted to Paul, but knows there can never be anything between them. She knows he doesn’t trust her and she doesn’t plan on staying in Charleston much longer. The universe has a plan for these two, and it doesn’t matter if they agree or not.
From start to finish, I LOVED Seductive Secrets. Cat has done an incredible job of creating a well-rounded, likeable family, with an interesting history. Every single character brought something to the story. Paul and Lia are perfect for each other. I’m in love with Ethan and I desperately want him to have a story. There’s also Paul and Ethan’s cousins, the twins. I would love for them to have their own story as well. This is my second time reading Cat Schield and I’m looking forward to reading more of her books.
~ Favorite Quotes ~
“Sometimes if you open your heart, the answers will shine like the midday sun.”
“There’s no truth I’m afraid to face.”
“I like the way you believe you’ll have a choice.”
“I’m a simple girl with simple needs.”
“You’re not like anyone I’ve ever known before and frankly, you scare the hell out of me.”
“You’ve brought magic into my life.”
“I believe in you.”
“Love requires a leap of faith.”
“You shouldn’t underestimate yourself.”
**Received a copy of the book from the author and voluntarily reviewed. I also personally purchased a paperback copy of the book.**
October 23, 2019
Lia prefers to live her life without roots and believes in natural healing. When she finds herself in Charleston she is convinced by Ethan, one of her massage clients, to visit his grandfather who has recently suffered a stroke.
Paul is Ethan’s brother and is surprised when he visits his grandfather to see a stranger sitting next to him. His grandfather believes she is his missing granddaughter and it brings him peace however due to his background in law enforcement and security he doesn’t trust her motives.
There is no denying that she is helping his grandfather heal or the chemistry between them so he agrees not to say anything but what happens when it is time for Lia to leave town?
Paul is Ethan’s brother and is surprised when he visits his grandfather to see a stranger sitting next to him. His grandfather believes she is his missing granddaughter and it brings him peace however due to his background in law enforcement and security he doesn’t trust her motives.
There is no denying that she is helping his grandfather heal or the chemistry between them so he agrees not to say anything but what happens when it is time for Lia to leave town?
October 30, 2019
Interesting, drama page-turner romance story. Intriguing passion with the characters. The well-written book kept my attention throughout, enjoyed reading. I have voluntarily chosen to read and review this book.
August 30, 2019
Seductive Secrets is the latest installment of Cat Schield's Sweet Tea and Scandal series that is scheduled to be released by Harlequin in October of 2019. The premise is that Lia Marsh gets mistaken for being the long lost granddaughter of Grady. Of course Grady is extremely wealthy and his health is ailing. His actual grandson Paul knows that Lia is not related to him and wants to reveal the truth. However, sparks start flying between him and Lia.
Lia has a very nomadic lifestyle and subscribes to a lot of new age beliefs. She works as a psychic and practices things like aromatherapy. In books that are not meant to be fantasy novels this can make the cynical part of my brain start to try to take over. However this was balanced out nicely with Paul being skeptical and not believing in magic. As the plot points relied more on the sex and scandal that ensued throughout the novel I found myself reminding myself that these points were not meant to be explored in any depth. I reminded myself that I was not really seeking intellectual discourse as I read the book with the new age beliefs that Lia had. In fact it fit in well with her gypsy lifestyle. I was looking more for a short and sexy read. I reminded myself as a reader that I do not go to Harlequin romances for intellectual discourses, I go to them when I need a fun escapist read to give my brain a break. Seductive Secrets was a good vacation for the mind.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I have a longer version of this review posted on my blog: https://glamorousbookgal.blogspot.com...
Lia has a very nomadic lifestyle and subscribes to a lot of new age beliefs. She works as a psychic and practices things like aromatherapy. In books that are not meant to be fantasy novels this can make the cynical part of my brain start to try to take over. However this was balanced out nicely with Paul being skeptical and not believing in magic. As the plot points relied more on the sex and scandal that ensued throughout the novel I found myself reminding myself that these points were not meant to be explored in any depth. I reminded myself that I was not really seeking intellectual discourse as I read the book with the new age beliefs that Lia had. In fact it fit in well with her gypsy lifestyle. I was looking more for a short and sexy read. I reminded myself as a reader that I do not go to Harlequin romances for intellectual discourses, I go to them when I need a fun escapist read to give my brain a break. Seductive Secrets was a good vacation for the mind.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I have a longer version of this review posted on my blog: https://glamorousbookgal.blogspot.com...
October 6, 2019
Cute and sexy, “opposites attract,” contemporary romance
Paul Watts is a thirty-something former cop and current owner of a highly successful cybersecurity firm located in his hometown, Charleston, South Carolina. Though Paul’s parents and his adopted, younger brother, Ethan, as well as the rest of the extended Watts family, fully supported Paul’s decision to follow his passion to catch criminals, his grandfather, Grady Watts, took it as a personal rejection. His belief has been that Paul’s duty is to succeed Paul’s father as CEO of the family shipping business. Grady’s resentment has created an emotional wall between Paul and his beloved grandfather that, years after the fact, Paul has not been able to breach. And now it might be too late. Grady has been in critical condition from a recent stroke, and he appears to have no will to live. Paul declares to himself that he would do anything, support anything, that would inspire Grady to fight his way back to health.
Shortly after making that vow, Paul arrives at Grady’s hospital room and discovers a beautiful, twenty-something stranger hovering over his grandfather’s bed, holding Grady’s limp hand and singing to him with the voice of an angel. Paul’s instinctive, suspicious-cop response is white-hot alarm for his vulnerable grandfather. The woman is inexplicably clothed in a colorful costume better suited to a Renaissance Faire than a hospital, and he wonders if she might be an escapee from the psych ward.
As Paul angrily demands that the weird woman justify her presence, Logan intervenes to reassure Paul and introduces the woman as his friend, Lia Marsh. After she flits away to keep an appointment elsewhere in the hospital, Logan explains to Paul that Lia is dressed as a Disney princess to entertain sick children in the hospital. He states that he has asked her, as a personal favor, to spend time with Grady and cheer him up, and this is not the first time she’s come by. Paul and the whole Watts family are aware that, even before enduring the dismal, stroke aftershocks of partial paralysis and an inability to speak, Grady had already been depressed. During the past few years, he had become increasingly obsessed with the fact that no one in the family has ever been able to locate his missing granddaughter. She is the child of his long-deceased daughter, Ava, and was placed in infancy in a closed adoption. But today, suddenly, Grady’s spirits are noticeably improved, and Paul is shocked when Logan informs him that Lia is the cause. No doubt due to mental confusion brought on by his stroke, Grady is convinced that Lia is his granddaughter, which has given him a joyful reason to get well.
Lia Marsh has spent her whole life as a nomad, traveling constantly with her single mother during her childhood, and then from age 18 onward, continuing on her own in the familiar gypsy existence. Her home is a quaint, retro trailer pulled by a truck, and she earns a living as a therapeutic masseuse, hiring out her temporary services at alternative-healing clinics around the country. She lives a low-stress lifestyle, free of emotional entanglements, and she also personally employs the healthful, relaxation techniques of meditation, yoga and aromatherapy, which she frequently teaches to her massage clients as well. Lia normally never stays anywhere more than a few weeks, but she has been delayed in Charleston because a recent traffic accident totaled her truck. It is taking a while to earn enough money to buy a replacement used truck that is in her limited price range.
Not wanting to halt or reverse the astounding progress in healing that Grady is making since connecting with Lia, Logan ardently insists that it is vital to Grady’s survival that the three of them, Lia, Paul and Logan, must play along with Grady’s delusion that Lia is his missing granddaughter for at least two weeks. Hopefully that will be long enough to give Grady a fighting chance to recover from his stroke and his depression. Lia loves helping people whenever she can, and she’s already grown very fond of Grady, but she hates the idea of deceiving Grady. Paul adamantly agrees with her resistance to lying. However, Logan makes such a persuasive case that the two of them grudgingly agree with his plea to carry on with the benevolent pretence. It isn’t going to be simple to pull off, though, because no one else in the family must find out what they are up to, since the rest of the Wells family loves to gossip, and one or more of them would be bound to spill the beans to Grady. Worse, to the dismay of both Paul and Lia, it soon becomes clear that, in spite of neither trusting the other, they are mutually experiencing feelings that are anything but cousinly. And any kind of romantic entanglement between them has disaster written all over it.
I really enjoyed this lighthearted, “opposites attract” romance. Paul checks all the boxes for reader expectations of an “alpha” romance hero. He is gorgeous, sexy, dynamic, and prosperous. And his appeal is amplified even further because of his fierce sense of family affection and loyalty, in particular his strong connection to his brother, and his gentle, protective care for his grandfather.
I very much enjoyed the adorable quirkiness of Lia as a kind of modern-day hippie. The author obviously did her research and portrays the “New Age” lifestyle with great accuracy, and she wisely refrains from condescendingly presenting Lia as a one-dimensional, clichéd, kooky flake. Instead, Lia is revealed as a multi-layered, unique individual, with a fascinating backstory and a compassionate, caring attitude toward others.
In typical, adult-romance style, this story is told from the dual point of view (POV) of both Lia and Paul, with occasional brief forays into Logan’s POV. This is my favorite way to experience a romance novel. It allows the reader to deeply get to know both protagonists.
The transformational growth arc that Paul and Lia inspire in each other, as they make the classic romance journey from distrust to trust, is lovely to witness. I also appreciated, as familiar and desirable features of Harlequin Desire romances, that there is no crude language, no heavy drinking or wild parties, and the sex scenes are tenderly sensual, rather than coarsely lustful.
I enjoyed the setting of this book very much. I have in-laws who live in the beautiful, historical port city, Charleston, and it is a picturesque and romantic locale for a love story.
There is a clear setup within this novel for the next entry in this series, which I assume will be with Logan as the hero and the actual Watts granddaughter as the heroine. I look forward to reading that book. I really liked Logan in this story, and I can’t wait to find out who the missing woman turns out to be.
I rate this book as follows:
Heroine: 5 stars
Hero: 4 stars
Subcharacters: 4 stars
Romance Plot: 4 stars
Writing: 4 stars
Overall: 4 stars
Note: I received an ARC of this book through Booksprout.
Paul Watts is a thirty-something former cop and current owner of a highly successful cybersecurity firm located in his hometown, Charleston, South Carolina. Though Paul’s parents and his adopted, younger brother, Ethan, as well as the rest of the extended Watts family, fully supported Paul’s decision to follow his passion to catch criminals, his grandfather, Grady Watts, took it as a personal rejection. His belief has been that Paul’s duty is to succeed Paul’s father as CEO of the family shipping business. Grady’s resentment has created an emotional wall between Paul and his beloved grandfather that, years after the fact, Paul has not been able to breach. And now it might be too late. Grady has been in critical condition from a recent stroke, and he appears to have no will to live. Paul declares to himself that he would do anything, support anything, that would inspire Grady to fight his way back to health.
Shortly after making that vow, Paul arrives at Grady’s hospital room and discovers a beautiful, twenty-something stranger hovering over his grandfather’s bed, holding Grady’s limp hand and singing to him with the voice of an angel. Paul’s instinctive, suspicious-cop response is white-hot alarm for his vulnerable grandfather. The woman is inexplicably clothed in a colorful costume better suited to a Renaissance Faire than a hospital, and he wonders if she might be an escapee from the psych ward.
As Paul angrily demands that the weird woman justify her presence, Logan intervenes to reassure Paul and introduces the woman as his friend, Lia Marsh. After she flits away to keep an appointment elsewhere in the hospital, Logan explains to Paul that Lia is dressed as a Disney princess to entertain sick children in the hospital. He states that he has asked her, as a personal favor, to spend time with Grady and cheer him up, and this is not the first time she’s come by. Paul and the whole Watts family are aware that, even before enduring the dismal, stroke aftershocks of partial paralysis and an inability to speak, Grady had already been depressed. During the past few years, he had become increasingly obsessed with the fact that no one in the family has ever been able to locate his missing granddaughter. She is the child of his long-deceased daughter, Ava, and was placed in infancy in a closed adoption. But today, suddenly, Grady’s spirits are noticeably improved, and Paul is shocked when Logan informs him that Lia is the cause. No doubt due to mental confusion brought on by his stroke, Grady is convinced that Lia is his granddaughter, which has given him a joyful reason to get well.
Lia Marsh has spent her whole life as a nomad, traveling constantly with her single mother during her childhood, and then from age 18 onward, continuing on her own in the familiar gypsy existence. Her home is a quaint, retro trailer pulled by a truck, and she earns a living as a therapeutic masseuse, hiring out her temporary services at alternative-healing clinics around the country. She lives a low-stress lifestyle, free of emotional entanglements, and she also personally employs the healthful, relaxation techniques of meditation, yoga and aromatherapy, which she frequently teaches to her massage clients as well. Lia normally never stays anywhere more than a few weeks, but she has been delayed in Charleston because a recent traffic accident totaled her truck. It is taking a while to earn enough money to buy a replacement used truck that is in her limited price range.
Not wanting to halt or reverse the astounding progress in healing that Grady is making since connecting with Lia, Logan ardently insists that it is vital to Grady’s survival that the three of them, Lia, Paul and Logan, must play along with Grady’s delusion that Lia is his missing granddaughter for at least two weeks. Hopefully that will be long enough to give Grady a fighting chance to recover from his stroke and his depression. Lia loves helping people whenever she can, and she’s already grown very fond of Grady, but she hates the idea of deceiving Grady. Paul adamantly agrees with her resistance to lying. However, Logan makes such a persuasive case that the two of them grudgingly agree with his plea to carry on with the benevolent pretence. It isn’t going to be simple to pull off, though, because no one else in the family must find out what they are up to, since the rest of the Wells family loves to gossip, and one or more of them would be bound to spill the beans to Grady. Worse, to the dismay of both Paul and Lia, it soon becomes clear that, in spite of neither trusting the other, they are mutually experiencing feelings that are anything but cousinly. And any kind of romantic entanglement between them has disaster written all over it.
I really enjoyed this lighthearted, “opposites attract” romance. Paul checks all the boxes for reader expectations of an “alpha” romance hero. He is gorgeous, sexy, dynamic, and prosperous. And his appeal is amplified even further because of his fierce sense of family affection and loyalty, in particular his strong connection to his brother, and his gentle, protective care for his grandfather.
I very much enjoyed the adorable quirkiness of Lia as a kind of modern-day hippie. The author obviously did her research and portrays the “New Age” lifestyle with great accuracy, and she wisely refrains from condescendingly presenting Lia as a one-dimensional, clichéd, kooky flake. Instead, Lia is revealed as a multi-layered, unique individual, with a fascinating backstory and a compassionate, caring attitude toward others.
In typical, adult-romance style, this story is told from the dual point of view (POV) of both Lia and Paul, with occasional brief forays into Logan’s POV. This is my favorite way to experience a romance novel. It allows the reader to deeply get to know both protagonists.
The transformational growth arc that Paul and Lia inspire in each other, as they make the classic romance journey from distrust to trust, is lovely to witness. I also appreciated, as familiar and desirable features of Harlequin Desire romances, that there is no crude language, no heavy drinking or wild parties, and the sex scenes are tenderly sensual, rather than coarsely lustful.
I enjoyed the setting of this book very much. I have in-laws who live in the beautiful, historical port city, Charleston, and it is a picturesque and romantic locale for a love story.
There is a clear setup within this novel for the next entry in this series, which I assume will be with Logan as the hero and the actual Watts granddaughter as the heroine. I look forward to reading that book. I really liked Logan in this story, and I can’t wait to find out who the missing woman turns out to be.
I rate this book as follows:
Heroine: 5 stars
Hero: 4 stars
Subcharacters: 4 stars
Romance Plot: 4 stars
Writing: 4 stars
Overall: 4 stars
Note: I received an ARC of this book through Booksprout.
May 14, 2021
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
This was an intriguing story of how two totally opposite people can find their HEA. Lia is a free-spirit she doesn’t stay long in any one area. Unfortunately her stay in Charleston is her longest stay as she totaled her truck. She lives out of a 19’ travel trailer. While working at a spa she meets Ethan Watts. He is second in command to take over the family’s shipping empire. The two become friends and Ethan asks her to come and visit his grandfather, Grady who is in the hospital. Grady had a stroke and he isn’t recovering. In fact, they don’t expect him to live. Paul, Ethan’s brother, comes to visit Grady after returning home to see a Disney princess singing to him. Paul is a cyber security expert so he immediately assumes that the Lia is up to no good.
Ethan tricks Lia into letting Grady believe she is his long lost granddaughter. Lia hates the idea but Grady is getting better all the time with her around. How Paul and Lia come together to overcome his suspicions and will Grady lose the ground in recovery once it is revealed that Lia isn’t the missing woman?
The story was written in a multiple POV format. Getting that glimpse into the characters’ thoughts, really help me to fully understand them much better.
This is a sexy read so I would recommend this story to anyone over the age of 18.
This was an intriguing story of how two totally opposite people can find their HEA. Lia is a free-spirit she doesn’t stay long in any one area. Unfortunately her stay in Charleston is her longest stay as she totaled her truck. She lives out of a 19’ travel trailer. While working at a spa she meets Ethan Watts. He is second in command to take over the family’s shipping empire. The two become friends and Ethan asks her to come and visit his grandfather, Grady who is in the hospital. Grady had a stroke and he isn’t recovering. In fact, they don’t expect him to live. Paul, Ethan’s brother, comes to visit Grady after returning home to see a Disney princess singing to him. Paul is a cyber security expert so he immediately assumes that the Lia is up to no good.
Ethan tricks Lia into letting Grady believe she is his long lost granddaughter. Lia hates the idea but Grady is getting better all the time with her around. How Paul and Lia come together to overcome his suspicions and will Grady lose the ground in recovery once it is revealed that Lia isn’t the missing woman?
The story was written in a multiple POV format. Getting that glimpse into the characters’ thoughts, really help me to fully understand them much better.
This is a sexy read so I would recommend this story to anyone over the age of 18.
October 19, 2019
Seductive Secrets is the first book i have read by the author Cat Schield. Im pleased to say it didnt disappoint. When our heroine Lia is reluctantly drawn into to pretending to be the long lost grandaughter of Grady Watts by one of his grandsons Ethan. The other grandson Paul isnt happy about the deception.He is immediately suspicious of Lia's motives. Lia is a free spirit, flitting from place to place. She is stuck in Charleston after a crash. Working as a masseuse and volunteering on the childrens ward. When she visits Grady in the hospital.purely as a favour, its clear her visits are helping. Especially as Grady belives she is his grandaughter. Paul makes it his mission to find out what she is after. The rest of the family immediately take to Lia and invite her to stay. Lia is reluctant to do this, but is persudaded on the provision that she only stays for a couple of weeks. Paul is conflicted he doesnt trust her yet finds himself attracted to Lia. Its only a matter of time till sparks fly with these two. Seductive Secrets is a five star read from Cat Scheild.
ARC requested from Booksprout.
ARC requested from Booksprout.
October 17, 2019
SEDUCTIVE SECRETS is book four in Cat Schield's Sweet Tea and Scandal series and centers around a cyber security tycoon who reigns from old Charleston money and a free-spirited nomadic massage therapist in this unique take on an opposites attract/enemies to lovers story.
Paul comes across as a gruff, no nonsense type of guy as he jumps in to question who this stranger is visiting his vitally ill grandfather in the hospital. He is quick to doubt the answers he receives and vows to figure out who this woman really is and what her motives are for cozying up to his family.
Lia has never been one to settle down in life. She enjoys moving from town to town when the mood strikes her and picking up new adventures along the way. When approached to visit a sick family member of a friend, she is happy to do it ... but Paul makes it clear she's not all that welcome.
I recommend this book to anyone enjoying a very family centric plot that pops up a few secrets that have to be dealt with along the way towards that happily ever after.
Paul comes across as a gruff, no nonsense type of guy as he jumps in to question who this stranger is visiting his vitally ill grandfather in the hospital. He is quick to doubt the answers he receives and vows to figure out who this woman really is and what her motives are for cozying up to his family.
Lia has never been one to settle down in life. She enjoys moving from town to town when the mood strikes her and picking up new adventures along the way. When approached to visit a sick family member of a friend, she is happy to do it ... but Paul makes it clear she's not all that welcome.
I recommend this book to anyone enjoying a very family centric plot that pops up a few secrets that have to be dealt with along the way towards that happily ever after.
October 20, 2019
Lia and Paul are polar opposites. She’s a New Age free spirit, while he values logic and clear thinking unhindered by emotion. They’re forced to get to know one another while Lia pretends to be his long-lost cousin to bring a dying old man back from the brink. Their chemistry is a complication no one anticipated. It doesn’t really matter to me what the set up is, I love just about any story that has the characters pretending to be something they’re not. You know the whole thing is going to blow up before the end, but there’s something so compelling about waiting for it to happen, waiting to see how it’s all going to fall out. I really enjoyed reading this story and watching Paul and Lia fall for each other. She had to learn how to balance a relationship with her wanderlust and he needed to figure out how to let people in. I’m now kind of hooked on the Watts family and I can’t wait to read more about them.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.
October 11, 2019
This book is about Paul Watts, a cyber security business CEO, and his relationship with Lia Marsh, a therapeutic masseuse. Paul’s beloved grandfather, Grady, develops a stroke and gives up on life until he mistakes Lia as his long lost granddaughter who he had been searching for without success. Lia is convinced to play along with the ruse until Grady emotionally improves. Both Paul and Lia feel a strong attraction to each other though they are diametrically opposite in beliefs and lifestyles. Can these individuals find love? What happens when Paul’s grandfather finds out the truth? Read this enjoyable steamy romance to find out what happens!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 22, 2019
This is Book 1 of the Sweet tea and Scandal Series and my first read by this author, and let me just say that I am pleasantly surprised. I quite enjoyed the storyline, the characters, and the author's writing style. It is an opposites attract romance between cybersecurity expert Paul and massaged therapist Lia. It is a journey of self-discovery as these two complex and flawed characters figure out a relationship between them with love and intimacy, along with drama and passion. It is a light-hearted love story with sexual tension and sizzling chemistry, action and suspense, plus engaging secondary characters. Overall, it is an intriguing read with more than enough heart, heat, and a happy ending.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 11, 2019
This is my first time reading a book by this author. The characters were well developed and you can feel the emotions of each character as the storyline unfolds. There were moments of happiness, sadness, trust issues, anger and unconditional love.
Sometimes when we see certain situations we are quick to judge before finding out the truth of what is happening. I love how the family has a love and closeness with each other except for a couple of characters.
If you enjoy reading a enemy to love story then you will enjoy this book. I highly recommend this book and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Sometimes when we see certain situations we are quick to judge before finding out the truth of what is happening. I love how the family has a love and closeness with each other except for a couple of characters.
If you enjoy reading a enemy to love story then you will enjoy this book. I highly recommend this book and I look forward to reading more books by this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 16, 2019
Leia and Paul met when he went to visit his grandfather Grady in hospital who had given up on life. When he opened the door he found Lia holding Grady's hand and singing to him as she was a volunteer at the hospital where she sang to the children. Paul was so sceptical that he asked her to leave and never come back but thing didn't go as planned. Leia and Paul had so much chemistry between them and I loved how they interacted with each other. I have read many of Cat's books and I have loved every single one. I definitely recommend you read this book and others by Cat and you will definitely not be disappointed.
October 24, 2019
Paul is suspicious of anyone new hanging around his family. Lia is a volunteer at the hospital. They meet when Paul finds Lia in his grandfather's hospital room. Paul warns her off, but his brother hatches a plan. Paul's grandfather believes that Lia is his granddaughter. Paul is upset at first, but after seeing his grandfather's progress allows the lie to continue. While waiting to end the charade, they build an attraction. Will they act on it? Will they tell the family the truth? How will everyone respond if they do? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 7, 2019
This is what I call a cute, comfort read, all nice characters.
A Cinderella type dynamic, only this time she is happy with her simple life, doesn't need to be rescued.
In fact, she helps the family out but it involves a lie that only gets the couple in trouble as they grow closer.
No super high stakes, everyone is nice here and things work out HEA.
There is more to the story as the brother is introduced and the missing niece, I'm sure there is a story on them as a couple next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A Cinderella type dynamic, only this time she is happy with her simple life, doesn't need to be rescued.
In fact, she helps the family out but it involves a lie that only gets the couple in trouble as they grow closer.
No super high stakes, everyone is nice here and things work out HEA.
There is more to the story as the brother is introduced and the missing niece, I'm sure there is a story on them as a couple next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 24, 2019
Seductive Secrets is part of the Sweet Tea and Scandal series. I really enjoyed this feel-good story. The characters are well developed, likable, and relatable. The story is well written, with Lia being asked to pretend to be someone she's not and rule-follower Paul not liking what is going on. This is an entertaining read, perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I am looking forward to reading more.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
This is the first book I have read by this author and I am looking forward to reading more.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.
October 24, 2019
Seductive Secrets by Cat Schield. This is Paul and Lia's story. I really enjoy this book. Neither one of them was looking for love but from the first moment they met the attraction was so strong that it couldn't be denied. Lia was a special woman and what she did for his grandfather was awesome. She gave him the will to live a little longer. I love the two of them as a couple as they fall in love with each other. By the end wanted more I wasn't ready for their story to end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 8, 2019
Lia is asked by Ethan to pretend to be his grandfather long lost granddaughter, so he can recover from his illness quicker. Ethan was not prepared for his brother to be against, but seeing how Grady is reacting to Lia, he needs to think about what best for Grady.
Paul, doesn't believe Lia' that she just want to help and not getting anything for it. While he gets to know her more, the attraction becomes more too.
What happen when all lies are exposed?
Loved this sweet story.
Paul, doesn't believe Lia' that she just want to help and not getting anything for it. While he gets to know her more, the attraction becomes more too.
What happen when all lies are exposed?
Loved this sweet story.
October 20, 2019
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
This is the fourth book in the Sweet Tea and Scandal series, it can be read as a standalone story. This is a sweet and steamy romance between Paul and Lia, Paul's brother get Lia to pretend to be their cousin to help their sick grandfather heal faster. There are plenty of secrets in this story, can Paul and Lia overcome all the lies and deception to have a HEA?
This is the fourth book in the Sweet Tea and Scandal series, it can be read as a standalone story. This is a sweet and steamy romance between Paul and Lia, Paul's brother get Lia to pretend to be their cousin to help their sick grandfather heal faster. There are plenty of secrets in this story, can Paul and Lia overcome all the lies and deception to have a HEA?
October 23, 2019
This was a sweet read where you always had a smidgen of doubt about Lia just because Paul was so un trusting of her but I loved how we got to know her more and saw the changes in Paul. This book left a smile on my face when I got to the end as Lia really is the sweetest girl and just the right match for Paul... but what about the Granddaughter, I need to know more!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 3, 2019
I received an advanced copy for an honest review. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and the family relationships. I think this is the first time reading a book from this author, but the writing style is very readable and enlightening. Very realistic story, with chemistry, and family dynamics. I will definitely read other books by the author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 16, 2019
Now this book will show a different kind of help. Paul is upset when Lia is brought in to help Grady and he thinks she is family. With each visit he got better. Not wanting to stop the progress in healing that Grady is making since connecting with Lia, Logan ardently insists that it is vital to Grady’s survival that the three of them, Lia, Paul and Logan, must play along with Grady’s delusion that Lia is his missing granddaughter for at least two weeks.
October 20, 2019
What started as a lie, became the truth. She was used to running whenever she wanted to. She had a reason to stay this time. She was not prepared to find love and a real family. She found the person that could make her settle down with all the reasons to stay.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 22, 2019
Lia is mistaken to be Grady's missing granddaughter and is tricked to pretend to be her for his health issues. His grandson Paul thinks she is up to something and is determined to find out what. The only problem is is that his feelings keep getting in the way. Can they make a relationship work with his trust issues
October 28, 2019
This is the 1st book I've read written by Cat Schield; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2019
I enjoyed this story! There is mystery, suspense as well as intriguing. The story is a very addictive read. Love the characters! Lia and Paul are such opposites but that does not stop the intense attraction. This is a nicely developed story that I thoroughly enjoyed! I look forward to reading more stories from this author.
October 6, 2019
This is a great addition to the series I really liked Paul and Lia's story it is a good well-written opposite attract romance the plot was good and held my interest all the way through. This is a great read for a lazy afternoon I would recommend it to all romance fans.
October 12, 2019
This was my first book by this author and I enjoyed every minute of it. Lia and Paul were so different to each other but so perfect together. I will look out for more by this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 20, 2019
A book in the Sweet Tea and Scandal series it is well written with a very good storyline. This is Ophelia /Lia March and Paul Watts' story about a mistake that leads to love. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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October 1, 2019Categories
Sagas, Romance, Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
Sweet Tea and Scandal
Sagas, Romance, Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
Sweet Tea and Scandal
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